Nozomi's Most Excellent Adventure in So. Cal
Written by Nozomi Sunday, 29 June 2008 14:39
Arriving in So-Cal
I felt like a time-traveler when I left Tokyo on Friday at 7pm and arrived in LA on Friday at 1pm. The 9 hour flight on Singapore Airlines was short and sweet. SA remains my absolute favorite airline, because of the free all-you-can-watch movies and TV shows, as well as Nintendo games and free beer:)
Upon my arrival at LAX, I was quite nervous about going through the intimidating row of immigration officers looking my way through those dirty glass windows. I knew you guys were praying for me, so I approached the officer, trying to sound as carefree and "American" as I could, and smiled my way through as the nice man stamped my passport. Talk about a sigh of relief!!
What a strange feeling it was to rent a car at the airport, and to actually drive on the Los Angeles freeway!! I cracked myself up as I--
Have You Seen Her?
Written by Jeff Sunday, 22 June 2008 23:35
June 13 was the last time we saw her. Have you seen this woman? Have you seen Nozomi -- wife and mommy?
Have You Seen Mommy? (Nozomi's picture appears on the milk carton)
She was last seen heading out the door with a suitcase... heading to the airport in Tokyo, saying she was going to California. She's now been gone for 9 days, and here's some of our experience. . .
Announcing Asian Access' New President
Written by Jeff Monday, 16 June 2008 23:00
The Cat's Outta the Bag... Finally!
For a couple weeks, I've been working on a rather huge secret project for Asian Access. Our board of directors has been in the search process for a new president. And after 9 months, we've found one! A great one! His name is...
Trip Blessings and Requests
Written by Nozomi Wednesday, 11 June 2008 07:18
My Parents' Safe Return from C-Country Trip
Hello once again! Another quick catch-up blog entry between my whirlwind of activities...
My parents returned from that large country in Asia safely yesterday! I wish I could post pictures and tell you all about what they experienced and saw, but of course we want to protect the dear people there, so I can't. I will be a bit cryptic, but let me just tell you that my parents came home very encouraged to meet so many people who are living out what they believe. They said that the faces of the young people were shining! It was a kind of light that they have not seen in young people living in the U.S. or Japan. It was neat for my dad to be a part of a graduation ceremony for people who have studied the book of what they believe. In the shadows of covered windows, he actually got to hand out certificates to the first graduating class! How cool is that?
They also drove 4-1/2 hours of rugged mountain path to go see...
Busy Days
Written by Nozomi Friday, 30 May 2008 10:49
Hello everyone!! Sorry, sorry! I know it's been forever since I've blogged. We're still here:) With my parents being here, and with my getting ready for my trip to the States, and with daily stuff going on, I haven't had much time to write. I have about 10 minutes right now before heading off to a PTA meeting (I'll be on the executive committee next school year as the social events coordinator...doesn't that sound like it fits me?).
We have been having lots of fun with my parents, although we find ourselves feeling a bit jealous for their time. I've been joking that the next time they come...
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